Seviyan and its variations, hold a special reference. Infact there is a story behind it. It is believed that during Eid celebrations, emperor Shah Jahan ordered a special sunset coloured varq (edible coating) to go along with their offering of Seviyan. It was a tradition that continnued tilt e time of emperor Bahadr Shah Zafar who is said to have hand rolled his own Seviyan from soft wheat dough during the fasting days. Since then this dish has travelled around the world.
